Adam Carolla Show Bret Easton Ellis + Stacey Dash (Carolla Classics)
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Nov 22, 2025 
David Wild, a music journalist, dives into the controversial inductions at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, comparing Nirvana and Kiss's legacies. Actor Quinton Aaron shares his inspiring journey from auditions to combating bullying through his foundation. Meanwhile, Stacey Dash opens up about her political stances and the importance of personal accountability. The trio also discusses music nostalgia, the changing cultural landscape, and the dangers of over-sanitization in modern grooming products.
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Genres Age Unevenly
- David Wild and Adam Carolla reflect that Hall & Oates and Nirvana entering the Hall of Fame together highlights how genres age differently.
- The juxtaposition shows cultural context makes some music feel timeless while others become emblematic of an era.
Paul Newman's Second Act
- Adam describes making a Paul Newman racing documentary and trying to reach Tom Cruise for racing stories.
- He highlights rare footage of Newman racing and how racing defined Newman's later life.
Use A Two-Minute Sizzle To Reach Celebrities
- Adam advises creating a short sizzle reel to reach a hard-to-access interview subject like Tom Cruise.
- Use a tight two-minute pitch and distribute widely to attract the subject's attention directly.
